Hi! I’m Hayley,
I'm a small business owner and a mum of two who has always had a huge love for animals.
Growing up with animals in the family home and seeing them as part of the family is what really taught me the respect I have for all living beings, and by the time I was 7 I was doing voluntary work at local sanctuaries.
It had always been my dream to have an animal sanctuary of my own, where I could take in and love all animals that needed a safe place to call home.
Hakuna Matata Animal Trust came about after me having 2 pet pigs, that through their breeding had numerous health problems. When they passed away it spurred me on to finally make my dream a reality and to help other pigs and animals that would have otherwise been destroyed or sent off for slaughter.
We are a new, small animal sanctuary, that only became official earlier this year (2023), but we have already given safe haven to 6 pigs, 2 sheep, 2 rabbits, 2 gerbils, 5 feral cats and a cockerel.
With the help of volunteers and donations we hope to eventually expand and be able to take in many more animals over years to come!
Edit: Hi, I'm Kaci and I'm helping my mum create this website so she can share this incredible journey with you all. I'd like to also put in a word, albeit without her knowing, and say that there is no one more loving and gentle natured than my mum. These animals honestly couldn't be in better hands. I remember hearing my mum talk about this dream of hers while I was growing up and couldn't be more proud and happy for her that she has achieved this. Thank you all for your support to this beautiful sanctuary.
If you hover on the About tab, you can then click on further tabs to find out more about the animals.